HeyRuaHow to say “bend” in Irish
- Irish:
- coradh
- English:
- bend, turning
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KUR-uh” /ˈkɔɾˠə/
- Plural:
- corthaí (bends)
- Genitive singular:
- cortha, an chortha (e.g. ag barr an chortha, at the top of the bend)
- Genitive plural:
- corthaí, na gcorthaí (e.g. líon na gcorthaí, the number of bends)
What does “coradh” mean?
“Coradh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bend
- A bend or curve, for example in a road or river.Also: curve, turn, corner.
“Coradh” with the article
The plural of bend in Irish is corthaí. Here is coradh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Coradh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coradh, the Irish word for bend.
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Bend in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bend?
The Irish for bend is coradh (pronounced “KUR-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is corthaí. Depending on context it can also mean turning.
How do you pronounce coradh in Irish?
Coradh is said like “KUR-uh” (IPA /ˈkɔɾˠə/).
What is the plural of bend in Irish?
The plural of coradh is corthaí; with the article, na corthaí means “the bends”. The genitive plural is corthaí, as in líon na gcorthaí (the number of bends).
Does coradh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Coradh can mean bend or turning, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does coradh change to choradh or gcoradh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coradh becomes mo choradh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoradh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'coradh' and 'casadh'?
Both can mean a bend or turn in a road; 'casadh' is the more common everyday word, while 'coradh' suggests a curve or bend, as in 'coradh sa bhóthar'.
